Northern Areas of Pakistan Cherry Blossom Tour
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Take a tour to the northern areas of Pakistan and enjoy the relaxing and breathtaking experience of Cherry Blossom Festivals
- Altit Fort
- Baltit Fort
- Rush Lake
- Eagle Nest Duiker
Cherry Blossom is the beauty of Hunza, and magnificent valleys surround Hunza, landscapes, mesmerizing lakes and rivers, stunning glaciers, and snow-capped mountains. So enjoy a fresh and adventurous tour to Hunza with your friends and family. Hotel accommodation, air-conditioned and spacious vehicles, all fees paid, personal guide and complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at Benazir Bhutto Airport in Islamabad. Meet with a guide and proceed to your hotel
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel and fly to Besham to visit Taxila’s ancient city, including the Taxila Museum with the finest collection of Gandharan Arts. Then Sirkap town ruins from 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD, from 3rd century AD to 5th century AD, Julian Buddhist Monastery and Dharmarajika Stupa from 2nd century AD to 5th century AD. Lunch at Taxila, then via Abbottabad, Mansarah, and Thakot on to Besham. Dinner and overnight transportation to the hotel upon arrival in Besham.
Day 3
Get your hotel breakfast and drive to Gilgit. Journey through the remote valleys of Kohistan along the mighty river Indus on Karakoram Highway, the 8th wonder of the world. On your way to Shatail Rock, visit the Buddhist era (6th century AD to 8th century AD). Lunch at Chilas, and then on to Gilgit. Moving to the hotel at Gilgit for overnight on arrival.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel drive to Phander Lake on the way to Kargah Buddha then proceed through various Ghizer District valleys to Phander Lake along the Gilgit River. Lunch at the PTDC Motel in Gupis, then an excursion to Phander Lake and back to the Gupis hotel.
Day 5
A drive to the Gilgit Shopping Bazaar and the Old Gilgit Bridge in the morning. Drive to Karimabad Hunza, then stop on the road to see the Old Silk Course, the Continental Collision, and the Rakaposhi point of view. Lunch at the lookout spot. Continue to Karimabad Hunza. A turn when you arrive at the hotel.
Overnight at the Hunza Serena Inn Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
Day 6
The 700-year-old Baltit Fort, Karimabad Bazaar, Altit Village, and Altit Fort (900-year-old) can be visited by tourists in the morning. Travel to Duiker in the afternoon to see five mountains above 7000 M, including Rakaposhi (7788 M), Golden Peak (7028 M), Diran Peak (7265 M), Ulter (7388 M), and Mulobiating (7459 M). Admire the mountains at sunset. Lovely opinions from Hunza and Nagar, too. Dinner at the pub, and overnight.
Day 7
Early breakfast and drive along the beautiful Attaabad Lake with breathtaking views of Passu Cathedrals, Shatubar Towers, Passu Glacier, Batura Glacier, then Khunjerab Pass (4733 M) in two countries-China and Pakistan-to see the highest paved road to Khunjerab Pass (subject to weather & road conditions). Return to the Transfer.
Day 8
Ganish Rock inscription, Hussaini rope suspension bridge on the road. Breakfast and a restaurant ride to Chilas. Three mighty mountain ranges, the Karakorum, the Himalayas, and the Hindukush, end at Junction Point. To Chilas, then carry on later. At Chilas Arrival, please visit Chilas Rock Carving.
Day 9
You have breakfast at the hotel and travel to Abbottabad. On the road, take a break to see the Karakorum Highway monument. Skip towards Abbottabad later. A turn when you arrive at the hotel.
Day 10
You get breakfast at your hotel and ride to Islamabad. Arriving in Islamabad, lunch at the Chinese restaurant, visiting the Faisal Mosque of Daman-e-Koh, and shopping at the Centaurs Mall. Dinner at Usmaina and a switch for the flight to the airport.